Children's Home Registered Manager

Registered Manager – Solo Children’s Residential Home

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 (negotiable for exceptional candidates) + performance bonuses

Location: Slough

Employment Type: Full‑time, permanent

We are recruiting an experienced, previously Ofsted‑registered Registered Manager to lead a solo‑occupancy children’s residential home in Slough. This role is only suitable for managers who have already held registration and achieved minimum Good ratings within children’s residential care.

This is a chance to take ownership of a high‑quality solo provision, supported by a values‑driven organisation with strong compliance, trauma‑informed practice, and a genuinely supportive senior leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

Provide full operational leadership of a solo children’s home

Maintain compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and Ofsted expectations

Lead, supervise, and develop staff through coaching, reflective practice, and professional accountability

Oversee care planning, risk management, incident reporting, and quality assurance

Build positive, trauma‑informed relationships with children to promote stability and safety

Work collaboratively with local authorities, social workers, and external professionals

Ensure high standards of documentation, reporting, and regulatory readiness

Drive continuous improvement and maintain a positive, child‑centred culture

Essential

Requirements

Previously registered as a Registered Manager

Minimum Ofsted rating: Good (Outstanding desirable)

Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and regulatory compliance

Confident leadership style with the ability to motivate, support, and challenge staff

Calm, professional decision‑making and resilience in complex situations

Passion for child‑centred, trauma‑informed practice

Level 3 Residential Childcare essential; Level 5 preferred or willingness to work towards it

What’s on Offer

£60,000–£70,000 (higher negotiable for exceptional experience)

Performance bonuses

Supportive senior leadership and strong professional development pathways

Opportunity to lead and shape a high‑quality solo provision

If you’re an experienced Registered Manager with a proven track record and a passion for delivering exceptional care, we’d love to speak with you